Cattery & Support Staff
Caitlin
Cattery Team Leader
Caitlin has been a familiar face at the cattery since 2017. Her time here started as an after school job and has grown from there. You will find her here at Pakuranga, 5 days a week.
She has always been very passionate about animals and the environment and is currently studying at AUT doing a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences.
Caitlin has 3 cats at home, Ned, Fizz and Maeve. Her family are animal lovers so she grew up surrounded by both cats and dogs.
In her free time Caitlin enjoys op shopping, going to flea markets, getting stuck into a good book, attending live shows and cinema trips.
Carissa
Cattery Attendant
Carissa is a long standing staff member in our cattery (She started at Pakuranga in 2001!). When she isn’t pampering your felines whilst you are on holiday, she is running her own cattery in Howick & keeping busy with her lovely husband, their 2 children and her menagerie of furry children.
Elliott
Cattery Attendant
Elliott has been part of the cattery team since 2021 but still finds time to volunteer at the SPCA caring for their cats too (as well as rabbits!) When he isn’t looking after all his animal friends he is busy studying for his Bachelor of Environmental Science.
When he’s not working and revising, Elliott enjoys playing video games and crocheting (as well as other crafts.) He also loves hanging out with friends – whether it’s gaming together, watching movies, or playing board games.
Gemma
Cattery Attendant
After volunteering for a few months and enjoying the experience so much, Gemma joined us officially in December 2023. She loves art and animals especially her three cats at home. Gemma is very outgoing and has a bubbly personality, she enjoys not only her time spent with the cats in her care but also chatting with their humans!
Casey
Cattery Attendant
Casey joined the team in 2021 after having prior experience working in another cattery. She is also a part time yoga instructor!
She has a huge love for all animals and is interested in wildlife and conservation as well as domestic animals. She has 2 feline friends of her own at home, Butterscotch and Olive.
In her spare time Casey likes to spend time with her friends and family, practise yoga, read and watch movies.
Sam
Cattery Attendant
Sam is currently studying for the bachelor of veterinary nursing and works with us in a part time role. Sam’s favourite favourite part of working in the cattery is caring for cats with specific needs and giving them that extra bit of care and attention.
Sam loves rats and owns 4 currently, they are very lucky to have such a dedicated owner! Outside of work he enjoys spending time in nature and collecting rocks aswell as going to see live music.